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Jun 18, 2026

Europe's Costa Opens a Quiet Channel to Putin to Test Ground for Talks

European Council President António Costa has quietly reached out to the Kremlin, with his top adviser holding at least two calls with Moscow to test whether Vladimir Putin can be drawn into talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Business & Economy

Jun 17, 2026

MEPs Ratify the EU-US Trade Deal as Trump Threatens French Wine

The European Parliament backed the Turnberry agreement by 440 votes to 151, locking in a 15% US tariff ceiling — even as Donald Trump threatened a 100% levy on French wine and champagne.

News & Analysis

Jun 17, 2026

Poland Moves to Turn Its Rotating US Troops Into a Permanent Base

Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is drafting a resolution to pursue a permanent US military base, building on a formal proposal already sent to the Pentagon as Warsaw worries about Washington's staying power.